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Week in Review, March 6-12: Rousing Welcome For Hometown Vet, Support For Casino and a Somber Anniversary

A look behind the week's news.

Sunday, March 6

: Pacifica Military Mothers, Warriors' Watch Riders, the San Bruno fire and police departments, San Bruno Mayor Jim Ruane and many others were on hand Saturday to welcome injured soldier Joe Burns home from Afghanistan.

Monday, March 7

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: In the aftermath of a federal raid on Artichoke Joe’s casino, a backlash is forming among residents and business owners who say the reputation of a venerable business is suffering due to allegations against a few.

Tuesday, March 8

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: The relatives of the three Bullis family members who died in the Sept. 9 pipeline blast filed another wrongful death lawsuit against PG&E in connection with the fire.

: The council agreed to extend parking meter maximums from one to two hours. Also approved were two additional redevelopment projects, which would include building a new library and replacing Fire Station 51.

Wednesday, March 9

: Six months after the Sept. 9 gas pipeline explosion and fire in the Crestmoor neighborhood, residents gathered near Claremont and Glenview drives to reconnect and reflect on the disaster.

: The cure for boredom starts with giving the imagination room to develop, Moms Talk columnist Victoria Lau writes.

Thursday, March 10

: Saying racketeering danger no longer exists, state gambling commission allows Artichoke Joe’s to reopen.

: This week's Viewfinder captures the traveling space exhibit from NASA that stopped at Parkside Intermediate School.

: Jack’s ambience is hip, the fare tasty.

Saturday, March 12

: The council subcommittee responsible for distributing the city's donations has started receiving requests, but government bureaucracy has delayed the committee's ability to distribute any more money for at least another week.

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